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Commenter south mauldin asked a little while ago if this place were closed. At the time I wasn't sure -- I had driven by and the lot was empty, but I didn't have time to stop and check it out. The next time I went by, there was no doubt, with a For Sale sign by the road and a goodbye message on the whiteboard. That message mentions a three year run -- Somehow I thought it had been a good deal longer than that.

When I got out and looked around, I was actually rather impressed by the lot. There are some nice trees, and a stream runs along the front of the property providing a bit of lush greenspace insulating the place from the next lot over. I think the building could definitely use some windows on the front though, as it seems like it would get a bit claustrophobic in there.

UPDATE 14 June 2011: Commenter Dennis provides this link to a Free Times story pinpointing the closing of Jerry Kelly's to 22 February 2008 (though the story claims that was a Saturaday when in fact it was a Friday, so the day may be off by one). It also gives a nice write-up about the restaurant itself.

George Felton lost his job because he spent so much time there. I saw him often, and he was a nice guy. He got fired because he enjoyed the beer and then we got Steve Newton. Thanks Carolina. Another great move.

Funny. That article Dennis posted mentioned Doug's Dogs. I ate there one time and they were the absolute worst (HAHA) hotdogs I've ever eaten. I did always think the abandoned boat sitting in the dirt in the next lot was pretty funny, though.

@ Dennis. I was on Pollstar last week, and saw a Rolling Stones cover band were playing in Columbia. I thought it was a typo, but it said they were playing at the Rolling Stone Bar! Columbia needs more music venues, that is for sure.

The Rolling Stone might be closed (don't know one way or the other), but I did see a lot of vehicles parked there today. However, the USC building across the street (was it called the Roundhouse?) is being demolished.

Friends there in town confirmed that The Rolling Stone has closed. Owner indicated he may open up this year with a different theme, however there has been no news about the property amongst Rosewood folks/business owners in the area.